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The Magical Power of Bedtime Stories: Building Literacy, Empathy and a Lifelong Love for Reading
The Magical Power of Bedtime Stories: Building Literacy, Empathy and a Lifelong Love for Reading

There’s something special about bedtime stories. The hushed voices, the turning pages, the warmth of being tucked in together; it’s a little ritual that feels magical. But it’s more than...
Nov 07, 2025
How to Shape a Young Writer
How to Shape a Young Writer

Every child carries a world of stories inside them. Some scribble in notebooks, others dream in quiet corners, and a few share ideas with bright-eyed enthusiasm. Helping a young writer...
Oct 31, 2025
Why So Many Parents Are Struggling With Kids’ Behaviour & Studies and What’s Really Going On?
Why So Many Parents Are Struggling With Kids’ Behaviour & Studies and What’s Really Going On?

If your child has been more distracted than usual, snapping back, refusing homework, or losing interest in things they once loved, you’re not the only one seeing this shift. A...
Oct 24, 2025
When Teens Question Faith: Understanding the Confusion Between Religion and Spirituality
When Teens Question Faith: Understanding the Confusion Between Religion and Spirituality

Adolescence is characterised by curiosity and a desire for independence. As teenagers develop their own sense of identity, they begin to examine the values they have inherited. Many question religious...
Oct 17, 2025
Digital-Age Parenting Burnout & The Power of Mindful Connection
Digital-Age Parenting Burnout & The Power of Mindful Connection

In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, parenting presents a unique set of challenges. Beyond everyday responsibilities like schoolwork and bedtime routines, many caregivers find themselves managing screen time, monitoring online activities,...
Oct 10, 2025
How Play-Based Learning Can Transform Early Education
How Play-Based Learning Can Transform Early Education

Play is more than just fun; it’s one of the most powerful ways children learn. Through play, kids explore the world, solve problems, build social skills, and develop their imagination....
Oct 03, 2025